A five-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a speeding car inside a gated residential society in Loni Kalbhor, Pune district, triggering widespread shock among residents and raising serious concerns over internal safety measures in housing complexes.
The victim, identified as Nishkarsh Ashwat Swami, was riding his skating cycle in the common area of Joy Nest Society when the incident occurred at around 3:30 pm on Monday, January 19, police said. The child was under the supervision of his grandmother, Saraswati Reddy, at the time.
According to preliminary investigations, a car travelling at excessive speed within the society premises hit the child, causing critical injuries. Nishkarsh was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
CCTV footage of the incident, which has since gone viral, shows the child riding his cycle moments before the collision. The footage captures the vehicle striking him, after which the driver immediately exits the car and attempts to assist. Neighbours are seen rushing to the spot, and the injured child is quickly placed in the same vehicle and taken for medical treatment.
Police officials said the CCTV video is being used as a key piece of evidence to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the speed of the vehicle at the time of impact. Investigators noted that the car appeared to be moving well above safe speed limits prescribed for residential areas and internal parking zones.
Following a complaint filed by the boy’s father, Ashwat Narayan Swami, the Loni Kalbhor police have registered a case against the driver. Authorities are also examining whether lapses in the society’s internal safety arrangements—such as lack of speed control measures, warning signage, or clearly demarcated play areas—contributed to the tragedy.
Residents of Joy Nest Society expressed deep grief and disbelief, describing how a quiet afternoon turned into chaos within moments. The incident has reignited debate over child safety in gated communities, particularly the enforcement of speed restrictions and the need for safer play zones.
The investigation is ongoing.
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